National Flight Services, which operates two Twin Commander service centers in the U.S., as well as a number of other facilities, is celebrating a milestone achievement in 2010 — its 50th year in business. According to long-time owner Tom Wiles, a key reason for that longevity is the company’s focus on customer service. Some 95% […]
Aircraft Spruce East Super Sale and Fly-In
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty East will host its annual Super Sale on Saturday, May 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. its East Coast facility in Peachtree City, Georgia, beside Falcon Field (FFC). As in the past, Aircraft Spruce will provide free hot dogs and beverages throughout the day. Representatives from a number of leading […]
Aero-Classics receives four PMAs
Aero-Classics has received PMAs on four of its oil coolers: 8000440, same as Continental P/N 654580 8000464, same as Continental P/N 646685 8000953, same as Continental P/N 654585 8001213, same as Continental P/N 655090. For more information: 909-593-8400, OilCoolers.com or Aero-Classics.com
Electric Aircraft Symposium slated
The Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency (CAFE) Electric Aircraft Symposium IV will be held April 23 and 24 in Sonoma County, California. The symposium is expected to bring together experts from NASA, Boeing, major universities, and battery and solar manufacturers for an historic meeting on all aspects of electric-powered flight, according to organizers. Devoted mainly to […]
Mid-Continent Instruments expands IT and marketing departments
Mid-Continent Instruments has added two new employees. Susan Mayer joins the Information Technology (IT) department as systems software support. Mayer’s responsibilities include software applications support, as well as shipping and phone systems maintenance and development. She has a Masters of Science in Information Technology with an emphasis in Business Analysis from Capella University, and a […]
Airshow performer’s goal: Reach 10,000 kids
Airshow performer Greg Poe’s “Elevate Your Life” program got off to a roaring start in Tucson earlier this month when he made his presentation to more than 670 students at Booth-Fickett Magnet School and Naylor Middle School in Tucson, Ariz., during the week of the Davis-Monthan A&A Days airshow. Two students, winners of an essay […]
CAP aircrews rack up hours in flood missions
Aircrews from the Minnesota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol have accumulated more than 100 hours of high-tech flying time in recent days, supporting disaster relief efforts in the Red River Valley in North Dakota. “Minnesota Wing has a reputation of excellence and providing a strong response when called upon. This has been demonstrated repeatedly […]
Sun ‘n Fun goes green
When you think of environmentally friendly products and services, aviation may not be the first industry that comes to mind. But Sun ‘n Fun officials are working to change all that with the return of an exhibit area known as “GreenSpace,” which will have a prominent location at this year’s fly-in, slated for April 13-18 […]
LAL awarded $2.4 million grant
Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida, home to the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the FAA. The funds will be used for taxiway improvements designed to alleviate complex geometric intersections and improve the safety of taxiing aircraft at the airport, officials said. Construction is scheduled to begin […]